Lovage

Overview

Diuretic and digestive

Latin name : Levisticum officinale

Phytotherapy Profile

Plant Part Used

Racine

Preparation Forms

tisane, teinture mere, huile essentielle

Active Compounds

phthalides, terpenes, coumarines

Therapeutic Properties

• Diuretic
• Carminative
• Antispasmodic

Recommended Dosage

2-4g root/day as tea

Safety Profile

• Pregnancy : ✗ Not recommended
• Breastfeeding : ✗ Not recommended
• Children : ✗ Not recommended